20 citations,
August 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
93 citations,
May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing thrombospondin-1 in mice skin prevents UVB-induced skin damage.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
522 citations,
January 2001 in “Cancer investigation” Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.
141 citations,
August 2018 in “Nature Reviews Microbiology” Some viruses can cause cancer by changing cell processes and avoiding the immune system; vaccines and targeted treatments help reduce these cancers.
3 citations,
April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” ATP-sensitive K+ channel subunits, particularly Sur2A, play a significant role in various cancers.
41 citations,
June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.
141 citations,
September 2016 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
27 citations,
October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients with GATA2 deficiency show early skin symptoms that help diagnose the condition.
7 citations,
October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” HIV can cause skin disorders, which are often the first sign of infection, especially in people with darker skin.
3 citations,
July 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” About half of Taiwanese dermatologists use dermoscopy, mainly to improve diagnosis and detect cancer early, but cost and lack of training limit its wider use.
2 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Transplant patients on immunosuppressive medications have a higher risk of skin cancer, and managing this involves balancing medication with cancer risk.
October 2017 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Obese people are more likely to have certain skin conditions like dark patches, stretch marks, skin tags, and bumpy skin.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain skin diseases are linked to Agent Orange and similar chemicals; veterans should be screened and informed about uncertain risks, and current data doesn't link spironolactone with breast cancer.
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November 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Calreticulin has roles in healing, immune response, and disease beyond its known functions in the endoplasmic reticulum.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The conclusion is that proper signaling is crucial for hair growth and development, and errors can lead to cancer or hair loss.
114 citations,
February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
110 citations,
July 2017 in “Immunology” Skin's Regulatory T cells are crucial for maintaining skin health and could be targeted to treat immune-related skin diseases and cancer.
64 citations,
August 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Wound healing insights can improve regenerative medicine.
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April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
60 citations,
May 2015 in “Archives of dermatological research” PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
60 citations,
September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.
32 citations,
December 2018 in “Cytokine” Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.
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July 2017 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” Transit-amplifying cells are crucial for tissue repair and can contribute to cancer when they malfunction.
25 citations,
March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Genetic variants linked to ten skin diseases were found, showing both immune and non-immune factors play a role.
13 citations,
March 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” AcSDKP may help prevent skin and hair aging and promote their growth.
9 citations,
September 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” UV light causes skin color loss in bald areas; wear a cap and use sunscreen.
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May 2014 in “Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association” The cat had liver cancer and a related hair loss condition, with a likely cause being bile duct cancer.
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May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists greatly affect inpatient diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, especially in spotting infections in patients with weakened immune systems.